Best Time to Visit South Lake Tahoe: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for South Lake Tahoe: July, August, September, June.
- Best months for South Lake Tahoe: July, August, September, June.
- Peak season is July, August, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: June, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: February, January, March.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 144 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 133 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 7°C | -2°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 10°C | -1°C | 69 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 15°C | 2°C | 54 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 22°C | 7°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 27°C | 11°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| August | 26°C | 11°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 23°C | 9°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 17°C | 3°C | 43 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 9°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 4°C | -5°C | 142 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
The best months are July, August, September, June.
When is the rainy season in South Lake Tahoe?
The wettest months are February, January, March.